Academic Issues



Building Named for Paul Mears Sr.

At a ceremony held today, Valencia celebrated a $1 million gift from the Mears Transportation Group in memory of Paul [...]


Valencia Professor to Influence National Nursing Policies

Dr. Linda Speranza has been appointed to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice. [...]


Valencia Professors Write a How-To Book for Young People Interested in Entering the Health Care Field

Professors Dr. Linda Speranza and Dr. Diane Reed are co-authors of the new book, “Heads Up: Successful Strategies for Planning a Career in Health Care.” [...]


White House Puts the Spotlight on Community Colleges

Today, a live webcast of the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges will highlight the important role that community [...]


Two Valencia Students Selected to NASA’s Aerospace Scholars Program

Valencia Community College sophomores Denise Rudy and Delores Petropulos, who attend the college’s East Campus, have been selected to travel to [...]


State Board Approves Baccalaureate Degrees

Today, the Florida State Board of Education gave Valencia the green light to offer bachelor’s degrees for the first time with [...]


Valencia to Host College Night 2010

More than 100 admissions representatives from colleges and universities across the country will be present for this two-night event, which takes place Oct. 5 and 7. [...]


Mathematics Professor Julie Phelps Receives National Award for Innovation in Higher Education

Julie M. Phelps was named the 2010 winner of the Virginia B. Smith Innovative Leadership Award. [...]


East Campus Greenhouse Serves as a Living Science Lab

The 30' x 48' x 15' greenhouse is home to a worldwide collection of plants, representing more than 300 species from 83 families. [...]


With New Location, Valencia Expands to Southeast Orange County

On Tuesday, Aug.10, Valencia will host an open house at its newest location, Valencia at Lake Nona High School. [...]